How to Free Up Disk Space on MX Linux

Freeing up

3. 3. Scanning Disk

   NCurses Disk Usage Collection.

   ncdu /

   Best to disconnect the unworthy Disks before Collection…
   You can also specify another Target start Directory like for instance the “home” directory.

   

4. 4. Looking up Disk

   After Navigate/Drill into Directories to Find Trashes.

   • Move Up-Down by Arrow Key

   • Drill Up-Down by Enter Key (To Drill Up select the Top “../” Choice)

   Take Note of the Garbages Directories Locations…

   

   Instructions on Cleaning Up Space.

   • Be Sure that the Target is truly Garbage.
   • Triple-Check your Command before Execution! (You’ll not be able to Revert the command.)

5. 5. Freeing up Space

   Now to Free up Space on MX
   To remove Directories use:

   sudo rm -rf /[path/2]/myGarbageDir/

   Instead, for Files:

   sudo rm /[path/2]/myGarbageFile